EH&S Specialist

Valence • Blairsville, PA

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About The Position

Valence Surface Technologies is a full-service surface finishing company serving the commercial aerospace, defense, space, and satellite industries. The EH&S Specialist works with the EHS team and management to accomplish tasks and project goals, supporting environmental and safety compliance at the facility.

The role maintains chemical safety and environmental compliance records, assists with regulatory reporting and hazardous-waste shipments, trains employees on hazardous-waste requirements, conducts shop-floor and program audits, and supports hazardous-waste handling and wastewater-treatment equipment. It also investigates air-quality complaints, coordinates medical appointments related to chromium and respiratory exposures, performs exposure monitoring and respirator fit testing, inspects safety equipment, conducts trainings and meetings, and helps implement corrective actions and strengthen safety practices.

The position requires access to technologies and technical data controlled by EAR or ITAR. Applicants must be eligible for employment under U.S. export-control laws and meet the U.S. Person requirement. Valence must verify applicants’ ITAR eligibility before employment.

Requirements

• Must be eligible for employment under U.S. export-control laws and meet the U.S. Person requirement.
• Must meet ITAR eligibility requirements, which Valence will verify before employment.

Responsibilities

• Work with EHS team members and management to fulfill tasks and project goals.
• Maintain the SDS library by adding sheets for new chemicals and replacing outdated sheets with current versions.
• Enforce local and state environmental regulations.
• Assist with record keeping and scheduling for Clean Air Act, RCRA, and DOT annual and biannual reports.
• Assist with scheduling and manifesting hazardous-waste shipments.
• Train and direct employees in day-to-day compliance with RCRA and hazardous-waste management regulations.
• Maintain an organized and accessible database of compliance documents.
• Conduct shop-floor compliance audits to identify regulatory-compliance weaknesses.
• Handle hazardous waste and materials as needed.
• Assist with compliance audits involving state and federal officials.
• Work on wastewater-treatment equipment.
• Investigate indoor and outdoor air-quality complaints to determine health effects.
• Schedule appointments and intervals for chromium and respiratory physicals.
• Conduct air monitoring for hexavalent chromium and other possible contaminant exposures.
• Label and sign hazards and chemical reactants as appropriate.
• Perform fit testing for the respiratory protection program.
• Conduct routine inspections of emergency lighting, fire extinguishers, hoists, and eyewash stations.
• Audit internal programs for effectiveness and compliance with industry standards.
• Conduct routine compliance inspections, document findings, and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct routine safety meetings and training activities for all staff levels.
• Participate in Safety Committee meetings.
• Maintain data and direct trainings and programs to comply with industry standards.
• Work with employees to encourage a culture of safety and hazard recognition.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Long-term disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 401(k) with 3% match.
• Holiday pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed